Marqa (moroccan Chickpea Stew)
Marqa is a traditional Moroccan stew that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. This vegetarian version features chickpeas as the star ingredient, along with a blend of aromatic spices and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the diced carrots and cook for a few minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and all the spices. Cook for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the stew has thickened and the flavors have developed, remove it from the heat.
- Serve the marqa hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large pot Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Serving bowls Soup ladle
Serving suggestions
Marqa is delicious when served with warm crusty bread or over a bed of couscous.
Tips & tricks
For extra richness, you can drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over the stew before serving.
Cost
$10